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House lawmakers are passing a bill that pushes out implementation of a voter approved medical marijuana program by six months.
It also sets up an interim committee to study that program and how it works within current state law.
Initiated Measure 26 would go into effect on July first of this year. Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders initially wanted a full year from that date, to take a closer look at the program.
After meeting with legislative leaders and cabinet secretaries, Noem’s office says six months is sufficient to implement the medical marijuana program safely.
Republican Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch is bringing the bill delaying medical marijuana implementation. He says getting a medical program in place is a large task.
PIERRE, S.D. Supporters of medical marijuana for South Dakota are trying to reach a compromise with Gov. Kristi Noem over an effort to delay implementation of such a program. .
Virginia Says Yes To Smokable Cannabis Flower Sales
Lawmakers in Virginia voted for the legislation that enables the sale of smokable cannabis flower. (h/t Marijuana Business Daily)
This should help advance the sales in the market, as flower sales usually stand for 50% of market sales.
Considering that the state Governor Ralph Northam has been known as a cannabis supporter, it is projected he would put his signature on the bill.
Virginia may join the other states with legal adult-use cannabis markets, as the state lawmakers already approved two separate adult-use measures, and are currently working to overcome the differences.